Question 1

Backward tilt from the vertical is ________ caster.

Accepted Answer

A)   Negative
B)   Positive
C)   Vertical
D)   Horizontal

Question 2

The included angle is found by adding the SAI angle and the ________ angle together.

Accepted Answer

A)   Caster
B)   Camber
C)   Scrub radius
D)   Vehicle pitch

Question 3

Adjustment of ________ is typically accomplished by lengthening or shortening the tie-rod assembly.

Accepted Answer

A)   Toe
B)   Caster
C)   Camber
D)   SAI

Question 4

The alignment machine measures the angles the wheels are at compared to ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   one other
B)   The rear bumper height
C)   The front bumber
D)   None of the above

Question 5

Tech A says you can adjust camber with shims. Tech B says you can adjust caster with shims. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tech A
B)   Tech B
C)   Both Techs A and B
D)   Neither Tech A nor B

Question 6

Toe-in is a condition where the fronts of the wheels, as seen from above, are ______ than the rears of the wheels.

Accepted Answer

A)   Closer together
B)   Farther apart
C)   Both A and B-the condition pertains to the difference in distance between the front and rears of the wheels
D)   None of the above

Question 7

Camber is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   axes between the upper and lower pivots on the control arm.
B)   side-to-side vertical tilt of the wheel.
C)   axis around which the wheel assembly swivels as it turns.
D)   angle the steering arms make with the steering axis projected toward the center of the. rear axle

Question 8

Vehicle wander may be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   worn joints and bushings.
B)   looseness in steering and suspension components.
C)   caster angle is off.
D)   toe is set to zero.

Question 9

The scrub radius is:

Accepted Answer

A)   the distance between the king pin axis and the contact axis of the wheel assembly.
B)   backward tilt of the steering axes.
C)   outward tilt of the wheel.
D)   inward tilt of the wheel. A

Question 10

The angle formed between the SAI and the camber line is called the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dual angle
B)   Included angle
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 11

Camber is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   axis between the upper and lower pivots on the control arm.
B)   inward or outward (side to side)  vertical tilt of the wheel.
C)   axis around which the wheel assembly swivels as it turns.
D)   angle the steering arms make with the steering axis projected toward the center of the rear axle. B

Question 12

Scrub radius is the distance between two imaginary points on the road surface: the centerline of the tire using the ________ line and where the ________ centerline contacts the road surface.

Accepted Answer

A)   Camber; caster
B)   Caster; camber
C)   Camber; SAI
D)   SAI; caster

Question 13

Choose the correct statement:

Accepted Answer

A)   The two-wheel alignment compares the front wheel angles to the vehicle's centerline taking into account the thrust angle.
B)   Thrust-angle alignment is done on a vehicle with a solid rear axle to make possible adjustment in the rear.
C)   In four-wheel alignment, the front angles are adjusted and then the rear wheels are adjusted to conform to the vehicle's centerline and the position of the rear wheels.
D)   The four-wheel alignment provides the most accurate alignment of the wheels if adjustment of the rear suspension is possible.

Question 14

Technician A says a vehicle will pull in the direction of the greatest positive camber. Technician B says camber is affected by ride height. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Technician A
B)   Technician B
C)   Both Technician A and Technician B
D)   Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Question 15

Tech A says toe-out on turns can be affected by caster and camber adjustments. Tech B says bent control arms can affect toe-out on turns. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tech A
B)   Tech B
C)   Both Techs A and B
D)   Neither Tech A nor B

Question 16

When doing an alignment, the adjustments need to be made in which specific order?

Accepted Answer

A)   Front toe, rear toe, front camber, rear camber, front caster, rear caster
B)   Rear caster, rear camber, rear toe, front caster, front camber, front toe
C)   Rear camber, rear toe, front caster, front toe, front camber, rear caster
D)   Front caster, rear caster, front toe, rear toe, rear camber, front camber

Question 17

What type of alignment adjustment is probably the most time consuming job?

Accepted Answer

A)   Toe-in with threaded sleeves
B)   Caster and camber with dual shim packs
C)   Eccentric bolt with lower suspension arm
D)   Lower strut rod for caster

Question 18

A wheel that leans away from the center of the vehicle at the top is said to have ________ camber.

Accepted Answer

A)   Negative
B)   Positive
C)   Vertical
D)   Horizontal

Question 19

The ________ setting is designed to compensate for slight wear in steering joints and components, which may cause the wheels to splay outward or inward while the vehicle is being driven.

Accepted Answer

A)   Toe-in
B)   Toe-out
C)   Static toe
D)   Moving toe

Question 20

Technician A says running camber is the camber angle while the vehicle is being driven. Technician B says changes to this angle may occur due to the vehicle moving over road irregularities. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Technician A
B)   Technician B
C)   Both Technician A and Technician B
D)   Neither Technician A nor Technician B C

Exam 13: Wheel Alignment Principles

Backward tilt from the vertical is ________ caster.

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The included angle is found by adding the SAI angle and the ________ angle together.

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Adjustment of ________ is typically accomplished by lengthening or shortening the tie-rod assembly.

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The alignment machine measures the angles the wheels are at compared to ________________.

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Tech A says you can adjust camber with shims. Tech B says you can adjust caster with shims. Who is correct?

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Toe-in is a condition where the fronts of the wheels, as seen from above, are ______ than the rears of the wheels.

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Camber is the:

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Vehicle wander may be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT:

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The scrub radius is:

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The angle formed between the SAI and the camber line is called the _______.

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Camber is the:

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Scrub radius is the distance between two imaginary points on the road surface: the centerline of the tire using the ________ line and where the ________ centerline contacts the road surface.

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Choose the correct statement:

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Technician A says a vehicle will pull in the direction of the greatest positive camber. Technician B says camber is affected by ride height. Who is correct?

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Tech A says toe-out on turns can be affected by caster and camber adjustments. Tech B says bent control arms can affect toe-out on turns. Who is correct?

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When doing an alignment, the adjustments need to be made in which specific order?

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What type of alignment adjustment is probably the most time consuming job?

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A wheel that leans away from the center of the vehicle at the top is said to have ________ camber.

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The ________ setting is designed to compensate for slight wear in steering joints and components, which may cause the wheels to splay outward or inward while the vehicle is being driven.

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Technician A says running camber is the camber angle while the vehicle is being driven. Technician B says changes to this angle may occur due to the vehicle moving over road irregularities. Who is correct?

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